Doctor Dolittle Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Doctor Dolittle books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Story of Doctor Dolittle / Doctor Dolittle
Buy on Amazon1920
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle / Doctor Dolittle and the Pirates
Buy on Amazon1922
Doctor Dolittle's Post Office
Buy on Amazon1923
Doctor Dolittle’s Circus
Buy on Amazon1924
Doctor Doolittle's Zoo
Buy on Amazon1925
Doctor Dolittle's Caravan
Buy on Amazon1926
Doctor Dolittle's Garden
Buy on Amazon1927
Doctor Dolittle in the Moon
Buy on Amazon1928
Gub Gub's Book
Buy on Amazon1932
Doctor Dolittle's Return
Buy on Amazon1933
Doctor Dolittle's Birthday Book
Buy on Amazon1936
Doctor Dolittle and the Secret Lake
Buy on Amazon1948
Dr. Dolittle And The Green Canary
Buy on Amazon1950
Doctor Dolittle's Puddleby Adventure
Buy on Amazon1952
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Buy on Amazon2008
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Doctor Dolittle series is publication order: 1. The Story of Doctor Dolittle / Doctor Dolittle (1920), 2. The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle / Doctor Dolittle and the Pirates (1922), 3. Doctor Dolittle's Post Office (1923), 4. Doctor Dolittle’s Circus (1924), 5. Doctor Doolittle's Zoo (1925), and 10 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Doctor Dolittle series by Hugh Lofting contains 15 books. The series began in 1920 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Doctor Dolittle series is written by Hugh Lofting. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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